David Acer at TAOM 2011

David Acer will be at TAOM 2011, September 2-5 in San Antonio, Texas.

For more information about the convention, please visit TAOM.org.

Eugene Burger at CAM/PCAM Combined Convention

According to the most recent edition of Northern Sleights Eugene Burger will be appearing in this year's CAM and PCAM combined convention. 

For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com

Toronto: Ring 17 hosts the Colombini Farewell Tour

Aldo & Rachel Colombini have added Toronto to their Farewell Tour Canadian dates.  They will be appearing on Wednesday June 1st at 7:00 PM at Bedford Park United Church.

Read this PDF to confirm details or for more information.

Murray hosts episode of 'Pawn Stars' roadshow

From TulsaWorld.com:

On one episode, someone brought in handcuffs, claiming they belonged to the legendary Houdini, Murray said. Turned out they were the real deal, with the leg shackles and handcuffs worth between $6,000 and $10,000.

Read more.

[h/t: Wayne Kawamoto]

CAM/PCAM Combined Convention: additional names revealed

New performers names are listed at MagicianConvention.com, including stage peformers Paul Romhany and Master Payne who will be appearing in this year's CAM and PCAM combined convention. 

For more information about the convention, please visit MagicianConvention.com

Jay Sankey: June ‘Bending the Real’ lecture tour

From JaySankey.com:

As for my new lecture, I’ve been able to juggle my schedule and ‘make room’ for a handful of lectures in the first couple of weeks of June.  The lecture is a creative combination of fun, powerful effects and thought-provoking theory, with an emphasis on startling magic + mentalism for ALL SKILL LEVELS.

Dates and cities (visit Jay's site for details on times and locations):

June 2: London, ON
June 4: Chicago, IL
June 6: Grand Rapids, MI
June 7: Detroit, MI
June 8: Ann Arbor, MI
June 10: Cleveland, OH

Calgary: Light and Motion June 4th and 5th, 2011

From LightandMotion.ca:

Light and Motion is a unique, once a year, experience. Your chance to learn new prop manipulation and circus skills from the best and be surrounded by an amazing, warm and inspiring community of like minded individuals. 

Teachers include Ryan Pilling.

Gwyn tells us that among other things, there will be a card and coin class!

For more information, or to register, visit LightandMotion.ca.